Hyundai Creta

The Hyundai Creta is highly regarded as one of the best sunroof-equipped cars in India. With long waiting periods proving its immense popularity, this feature-packed compact SUV offers a combination of premium features, affordability, and reliable driving experience. It is available in 1.4L turbo-petrol and 1.5L diesel variants, boasting responsive handling and advanced safety features.

Hyundai Alcazar

The Hyundai Alcazar enhances the driving experience with its thrilling voice-enabled smart sunroof. It is powered by a 1.5L petrol Turbo GDi engine and offers three drive and traction control modes, catering to adventure enthusiasts. Inside, the Alcazar impresses with 64 ambient lighting color options and a dual-tone cognac brown seating, ensuring premium comfort and a luxurious ride.

Mahindra XUV700

The Mahindra XUV700 is highly coveted in India, known for its exceptional performance and dependability. With Adrenox and MX trims offering distinct features, this car provides an exhilarating and reliable driving experience. It boasts a striking sunroof, adaptive cruise control, and over 60 connected features accessible via the AdrenoX Connect app. The XUV700 effortlessly tackles even the most difficult roads.

Tata Harrier 

The Tata Harrier, derived from the renowned Land Rover, impresses with its sturdy build and authoritative road presence. With a spacious interior comparable to the Tata Safari, this mid-size SUV comfortably accommodates five passengers. The Harrier’s sunroof adds to its appeal, complementing a wide range of premium features including a 7-inch infotainment system, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), ensuring an elevated driving experience.

BMW X7

With its striking chrome accents and expansive panoramic ‘sky lounge’ sunroof, the BMW X7 commands attention on the road. Packed with impressive features like the BMW Head-up Display for convenient access to driving information and Remote Functionality for effortless parking, this SUV stands out. Powered by the BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder petrol engine, the X7 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a swift 5.8 seconds, making it perfect for memorable road trips and delivering an unforgettable driving experience.

MG Hector

The Hector is a spacious five-seater SUV equipped with an impressive sunroof. It features a sporty three-spoke steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment display, and a seamless digital instrument cluster, offering a range of convenient features. With a dual-tone interior and artificial leather seating, it radiates a luxurious look and feel. Powered by a 1,956cc engine generating 170 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque, the MG Hector delivers seamless performance. Alongside useful safety features and a stylish interior, this SUV stands out as one of the top choices for sunroof-equipped cars in the Indian market.

MG Astor

Launched in 2021, the MG Astor is powered by a 1.5 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 138 bhp and 220 Nm of power and torque respectively. This five-seater comes with a sunroof, Autonomous Level 2 technology, a 10.1 inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 360-degree camera.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon gained popularity for its claim of being the “safest car in India,” although it’s no longer the safest option available. Nevertheless, it still holds a 5-star Global NCAP rating in the adult occupant protection category, although based on a less stringent standard in effect earlier. Alongside its safety features, the Nexon impresses with a spacious interior, comfortable ride quality, and stylish appearance. For detailed information on the Safety rating and Adult and Child Protection Score of the Tata Nexon, additional resources are available to explore.

Honda Jazz

Despite being an older model, the Honda Jazz remains a notable contender in terms of safety, making it the only B2-segment hatchback, alongside the Tata Altroz, on the list of safest cars in India. Although the Jazz received a generational upgrade in various global markets, the last-gen model is still available in India. However, it continues to offer a practical choice with its spacious and well-equipped interior, smooth engine performance, decent fuel efficiency, and the trusted reliability that Honda is known for.

Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet, a subcompact SUV, stands out with an exceptional ground clearance of 211mm, surpassing many other cars in India. This advantage sets it apart from its segment rivals, enabling the Sonet to navigate rough roads effortlessly. With three engine options, including a 1.2-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel, and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol, the Sonet offers versatility. Furthermore, it showcases advanced features and a stylish design, further distinguishing itself from the competition.

The XUV700 has solidified its position as one of India’s bestselling SUVs, with Mahindra selling an impressive 74,434 units in 2023 alone. Since its initial launch in August 2021, the XUV700 has achieved remarkable sales figures, surpassing 140,000 units.

Pre-bookings for the 2024 XUV700 have already commenced on January 15, with demo vehicles arriving at dealerships by January 25. To cater to the increasing demand and ensure faster deliveries, Mahindra has taken measures to enhance its production capacity.

The exterior of the new XUV700 boasts notable updates, including the introduction of the Napoli Black color option. It features striking black roof rails, a black grille with chrome accents, and elegant black alloy wheels. Additionally, customers have the option to select a dual-tone color variant that incorporates a Napoli Black roof. Inside the AX7 and AX7L variants, there are improvements such as stylish dark chrome air vents and a console bezel.

The 2024 XUV700 offers enhanced comfort and luxury with the inclusion of captain seats in the AX7 and AX7L variants, while the AX7L variant also features front-ventilated seats. The AX7L exclusively integrates outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs) with a memory function, adding convenience for drivers.

One of the standout features of the 2024 Mahindra XUV700 is its advanced Adrenox suite, which now includes an impressive total of 83 connected car features. This suite encompasses notable functionalities such as firmware over-the-air (FOTA) capabilities, a prognosis feature that provides timely updates on service needs, and ‘Ask Mahindra’, a concierge service. Moreover, the innovative M lens feature enables drivers to scan and identify various buttons and tell-tale lights on the SUV.

The features of the 2024 Mahindra XUV700 are thoughtfully categorized into key areas like prognosis alerts, vehicle status, location-based services, safety, remote functions, third-party apps, and novelty-connected features. Access to these functionalities requires an active Adrenox subscription.

Below are the new starting ex-showroom prices for the 2024 Mahindra XUV700.

• MX – Rs 13.99 lakh
• AX3 – Rs 16.39 lakh
• AX5 – Rs 17.69 lakh
• AX7 – Rs 21.29 lakh
• AX7L – Rs 23.99 lakh

The 2024 Mahindra XUV700 has a 2.0-litre petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine, with the latter offered in two states of tune. The petrol engine makes 200bhp while the diesel engine develops 155bhp or 185bhp, depending upon the variant. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed automatic. An optional AWD is also available.